Theodore W. DeVoe
**** **** ******* ****, ****, Georgia 31303 912-***-**** ********@*****.***
Objective
Secure a permanent full time position of
Signal Engineer
Summary
Highly Motivated
Safety and Goal Oriented
30+ Years in the Electronic / Electrical Field
18+ Years Railroad Signal Experience
U.S. Navy Disabled Veteran
Skills
I have a broad knowledge of ISO9001:2000 Quality Standards, Six Sigma and Lean. I have excellent written and oral communication skills. I have knowledge of and practice good health and safety principals. I use strategic planning to reach goals and objectives.
Railroad Signal Construction
Lead teams of 4-6 Signalmen in the installation of Complete PTC compliant Control points, Intermediate signal locations and Switches
Lead Teams in the installation or Highway Crossings
Backhoe and crane operator
Class A CDL license.
Railroad Signal Maintenance
Maintained a wide variety of signal systems
ISO / Six Sigma / Lean
Played a key roll in development and maintenance of the ISO Quality Management System for the CSXT Savannah Signal Shop.
Was Appointed Customer Focus Officer.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Process orders for field material for state and AFE projects.
Computer Skills
Proficient in:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microstation 2008 (Design program)
RailDOCS
Experience
CSX Transportation
Signal Foreman –System Signal Construction 2010- 2017
Oversee all aspects of new signal location construction.
Including:
Material requisitions
Site preparation
New material installation. Houses, Wayside signals, Switch machines, Crossing gates and lights, Underground cable
and fiber optics, etc.
Signal Maintainer – Various locations 2008 - 2010
Maintain and inspect Signals, Switches and crossing equipment
Signalman / Wireman / Trainer 1998 - 2008
Responsible for installing and wiring of Signal and Train control equipment.
Closely monitor vendor designs and correct them when needed.
Insure all work done meets CSXT Signal Standards, Shop Standards, and FRA rules.
Developed and implemented a Print Reading and Wiring training program for current and new wiremen.
ISO Customer Focus / Production Officer
Works with customers to insure their needs are met in a timely manner.
Act as shop liaison for all CSXT yard projects
Monitor production trends and forecast levels for future work.
Work with CSXT Process Improvement team using Six Sigma and Lean Principles to get the Signal Shop ready for the influx of Positive Train Control work coming.
Work with CSXT Standards department to improve signal case layout and various tools and equipment to improve Quality, safety, reliability, and production.
Education
Advanced Electricity and Electronics
United States Navy, San Diego Ca. And Pensacola, Fl.
CSX Annual Training
FRA On-Track Worker
Engr. Safety Certification
Defensive Driving
Ethics
Environmental Certification
Rail Security Awareness
Operating Rules
Certificates of Completion
Six Sigma and Lean in the Organization
Design for Six Sigma in the Organization
Processes and Customer Analysis in Six Sigma Projects
Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams
Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities
Using Six Sigma Analysis Tools and Metrics for Project Decisions
Modeling and Analyzing Processes in Six Sigma
Strategic Management – Planning
Other
5S Training
ISO Auditor Training
Electro code 4 Plus
Radio Controlled Code
Vital Harmon Logic Controller
ARC Flash Training
Clinical Anatomy & Biomechanics
CPR
False Proceed Training
Fire Safety
OSHA Hazard Communication
Switch Safety